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AIRA

Updated as of January 18, 2024. About Aira What is Aira? Aira is a service where you can call an agent in real time to assist you with tasks in which visual information might be helpful. Agents have undergone rigorous training and have been through various clearances and background checks so that you can feel […]

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Audio Description Project of the American Council of the Blind (ACB)

Post author By Carlton Walker
Post date September 4, 2023
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Updated as of January 18, 2024. What Is Audio Description? Audio description is a feature built into a video that provides verbal descriptions of visual elements of a visual production. This post focuses on videos produced for entertainment purposes, like movies and television shows. Other videos benefit from audio description, including education-related and how-to videos […]

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Audio Description

Updated as of January 18, 2024. What is Audio Description (AD)? AD for entertainment purposes Audio description provides verbal descriptions of visual elements of a movie, television show, or other visual production. These elements include unspoken words, descriptions of the setting, and details about characters’ non-verbal actions, facial expressions, dress, etc. Audio description (AD) is […]

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Types of Assessment Accommodations

Post author By Carlton Walker
Post date August 31, 2023
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Updated as of January 18, 2024. In general, companies that administer assessments categorize accommodations for assessments by the task for which the accommodation is needed. Understanding these categories helps determine which accommodations are needed to provide both access and equivalent ease of use when taking assessments. Categories of Assessment Accommodations Presentation Presentation refers to how […]

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Accommodations Versus Modifications

Post author By Carlton Walker
Post date August 31, 2023
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Updated as of January 18, 2024. For individuals with disabilities, accommodations make the difference between access to opportunities and being shut out of those opportunities. Accommodations, while vital, vary from individual to individual and depend on many different factors. Join the Bridges Helpdesk as we explore understanding, identifying, and advocating for accommodations in the area […]

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